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Now see what you've done? You've got the Europeans involved. Which matters to you not at all, since you're from, you know, Galveston. 😂

And here I'm the exact opposite.

Never would I have dreamed I'd use a Microsoft web browser, but I use Edge, and man, I never have the myriad of problems others seem have. It's not just the HAL site, either.

I'm going to guess you are wrong. 😆

It absolutely is a staffing issue if there aren't enough priests.

Just to be clear. The confirmation email from your PCC lists the Vibe passes, but you've paid nothing more than the deposit? That is certainly a loophole my PCC is unaware of.

We are taking your exact cruise in August. Nothing you've said is of concern to us at all. We're NCL regulars, so room cleaning is no big deal as we're now accustomed to only once a day -- whenever it happens. And HAL food will undoubtedly generally exceed our normal experience. Every MDR and buffet on any cruise line has their hits and misses. The port calls and new experience with HAL are the key attractions for us.

I can relate to that.

I believe a cruise line can set any rules they wish concerning what they do and do not require. As long as it is not in conflict with another country's laws. In other words, I believe NCL can set a 6-month rule for any country, but they cannot set a 3-month rule if a country requires 6-months.

No, it doesn't, but you do you. My passport will never be expiring within 6-months.

This contradicts NCL policy that states, "For Cruises Leaving a Non-US port".

Is it? Really? Would you be willing to test it? 😆

Yes, you corrected me, maybe. I still don't know the definitive answer. Also, the OP is embarking in Canada, so....

In my post #22 I understood that it may be NCL policy regardless of the country visited. It has seemed to grow exponentially from there, and I'm still not sure if I am right, or have been definitively corrected. (Closed loop cruises are a different animal)

What I can't imagine is rushing to get off the ship. And lethargy is great for a long airplane ride.

Just book it first or second. Date doesn't matter.

Personal experience, I have never walked by the gym and saw more than a few people using it. That said, being awake at 6-7:00 am is beyond my comprehension.

Different strokes, for sure. I learned everything I could about Platinum when I was still Silver. It's been a goal, and we're finally there. Can't wait to use the knowledge on our next NCL cruise.

Because NCL can make up any rule they want for their ships. I would rely on the cruise contract, not the FAQ's, or whatever you think is correct in your mind.

Ouch. Challenging them isn't going to get you on the ship. Why don't you just renew them now and forget about it?

Thus, the reason I said, "If a passport is necessary".

Thank you for the correction. Strongly suggest you read NCL's FAQ as noted in post #29 above.

Thanks for clarifying. That strengthens my understanding that it is NCL policy, regardless of differing laws.

Of course, you are technically correct. What I should have said is that they didn't receive the gain of you not eating 2 meals, and them buying 2 meals. Same same

All this discussion about the 6-month rule. My understanding is that it is NCL policy regardless of where you are going. If a passport is necessary, and it expires in less than 6 months, you will not be allowed to board. I am more than willing to be corrected on this.